Engineering Data Types
Overview
The Fasteners Data Type is used to record fasteners such as nuts, bolts and screws.
In Items > Fasteners (Class), a Pitch field is found in Categories that have Threads. The description generator for Fasteners includes the Pitch and the Grade.
Fasteners
Fields Explained
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | The kind of fastener:
|
| Type | The type of fastener (free text). |
| Size | The fastener's size, with its unit. |
| Length | The fastener's length, with its unit. |
| Standard | The standard the fastener complies with. |
| Material | The material the fastener is made of. |
| Finish | The fastener's finish. |
| Grade | The fastener's grade. The description generator includes it. |
Thread Fields Explained
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | The thread type:
|
| Length | The length of the thread. |
| Pitch | The thread pitch. The description generator includes it. |